Part Time Youth Care Specialist - Aspen

Position Summary

This position will be located at AMIkids Aspen – Columbia, SC 29212.

• Ensure the safety and supervision of all youth in accordance with all operational and contractual requirements.
• Effectively implement AMIkids Way and key elements of Positive Youth Development in all interactions with students.
• Actively ensure all interactions reflect a family‑centered, relational, and community‑engaged environment.
• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe space that supports learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals.
• Model supportive, respectful behavior with all parties to foster healthy relationships and trust; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth.
• Serve as an advisor and positive role model for youth in the program.
• Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents using authorized state‑mandated training methods.
• Use behavior and skill training to redirect and coach youth.
• Coach and advise youth to develop responsibility, social, community living, communication, and behavioral skills.
• When working the overnight shift:
  • Supervise youth during quiet and sleeping hours.
  • Conduct bed checks in accordance with the established schedule.
  • Complete required shift documentation.
• Notify management immediately of problems and/or incidents.
• Communicate necessary information to appropriate team members and supervisors.
• Complete incident, accident, and behavioral reports according to standard operating procedures.
• Document and review required notes in Shift Log.
• Actively participate in debriefs at the beginning and end of each shift; provide applicable Youth and Program updates and changes.
• Ensure facility, equipment, and supplies are in compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.
• Teach youth how to maintain all equipment within compliance standards.
• Maintain the repair and maintenance log and inventory of related equipment.
• Attend and maintain crisis intervention/de‑escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization.
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with national standards.
• Actively participate in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, ground maintenance, and equipment relocation.
• Transport students and may drive for other work‑related tasks.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED (degree preferred).
• Minimum one‑year related experience within an educational or youth service program.

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within.
• Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plan options;
  Health Spending Account;
  Company‑paid life insurance and AD&DD.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits – EAP, health coaching, stress management programs, etc.
• Employer‑funded pension plan, voluntary 403(b) retirement plan, student loan forgiveness program.
• Pet insurance, world travel assistance, car rental discounts, gym membership discounts, and more.

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